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The Missouri State Archives research room is open to in-person researchers. For your convenience and to expedite your research, appointments are available. To request an appointment email [email protected] or call (573) 751-3280. Research requests may also be submitted through our online request form or emailed to [email protected]. Researchers can temporarily submit up to three requests at a time.
Contact Information
Address
600 West Main Street
P.O. Box 1747
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-3280(Phone)
[email protected]
Research Request
Request Policies
Online Request Form
Hours
Winter Hours (September to May)
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Second Saturday: 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
Third Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Summer Hours (June to August)
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Saturdays: 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m.
Third Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Student Tours
Student Tours are not currently available.
Holidays
The Missouri State Archives will be closed for Federal and State holidays:
2024 Holiday Closings
| 2024 |
| New Year's Day |
Monday, January 1, 2024 |
Closed |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Monday, January 15, 2024 |
Closed |
| Lincoln Day |
Monday, February 12, 2024 |
Closed |
| Presidents' Day |
Monday, February 19, 2024 |
Closed |
| Truman Day |
Wednesday May 8, 2024 |
Closed |
| Memorial Day |
Monday, May 27, 2024 |
Closed |
| Juneteenth |
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 |
Closed |
| Independence Day |
Thursday, July 4, 2024 |
Closed |
| Labor Day |
Monday, September 2, 2024 |
Closed |
| Columbus Day |
Monday, October 14, 2024 |
Closed |
| Veteran's Day |
Monday, November 11, 2024 |
Closed |
| Thanksgiving |
Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2024 |
Closed |
| Christmas Day |
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 |
Closed |
2025 Holiday Closings
| 2025 |
| New Year's Day |
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 |
Closed |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
Monday, January 20, 2025 |
Closed |
| Lincoln Day |
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 |
Closed |
| Presidents' Day |
Monday, February 17, 2025 |
Closed |
| Truman Day |
Thursday, May 8, 2025 |
Closed |
| Memorial Day |
Monday, May 26, 2025 |
Closed |
| Juneteenth |
Thursday, June 19, 2025 |
Closed |
| Independence Day |
Friday, July 4, 2025 |
Closed |
| Labor Day |
Monday, September 1, 2025 |
Closed |
| Columbus Day |
Monday, October 13, 2025 |
Closed |
| Veteran's Day |
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 |
Closed |
| Thanksgiving |
Thursday, November 27, 2025 |
Closed |
| Christmas Day |
Thursday, December 25, 2025 |
Closed |
Location and Directions
The Missouri State Archives is part of the State Capitol complex and is located in the James C. Kirkpatrick State Information Center. The Archives is two blocks west of the State Capitol on West Main Street. ( View Map )
Parking
Visitor parking is available at no charge in close vicinity to the building. Handicap parking is immediately in front of the building.